According to the deputy, recipients of payments should not worry about the spread of the digital ruble.

“They will continue to receive their pensions either in cash or on the card of the bank of their choice. Pensioners don’t need to worry that this will directly affect them, or that they will have to deal with some numbers or crypto assets,” Nilov said.

The MP assured that the payments will be maintained in full and with indexation, and that there is no need to pay attention to the speculation surrounding the government-issued stablecoin. Currently, all transactions in digital rubles are conducted exclusively as part of an experiment, the committee chairman added.

No global immediate changes are expected in the state financial system due to the introduction of the digital ruble. As the pilot project develops, it is planned to gradually expand the number of participants and services to ensure a smooth transition for individuals and businesses, the deputy concluded.     

Earlier, experts from VTB State Bank and Brand Analytics conducted a study called “The Digital Ruble through the Eyes of Russians,” which revealed that 68% of Russians are willing to receive their salaries in digital rubles.

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